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DescriptionCrossTown Customs creates vintage looking and sounding instruments, without vintage prices, using original factory Fender guitars and parts.    CTC started making TimeWarp guitars and parts for the player who wanted a vintage Fender instrument, not a licensed parts guitar that looked like a Fender and didn't want to drop 5k.  They are amazing looking and sounding guitars that give you everything you want in a vintage guitar but the price.   This TW51 Esquire started life as a 1994 factory Fender Classic 50s Esquire, and was transformed into an authentic looking and playing custom shop quality guitar through the TimeWarp process of aging and relic work.  It is incredibly realistic in its look, and has a versatile tone thanks to the Custom Shop Texas Special in the bridge, and Duncan Designed mini humbucker in the neck, creating a vintage/modern workhorse.  This Fender guitar would cost $3,500 or more if it came out of the Custom Shop, but not at Crosstown Customs'.    The work that went into it takes this guitar to a whole new level.  The thick poly finish was removed and it was sprayed with 100% Blonde Nitro.  The amount of checking and player wear makes it look truly authentic and is usually found only on a real 1950s model, or Masterbuilt guitars.  It has the look, feel and tone you want, without a vintage price tag.   The neck was aged to look a true work horse, and the original decal was aged to look like it is above the finish, just like the original.  Part of their TimeWarp process is to remove the serial number and stamp it into the heel of the neck, which adds to the aura and keeps the important serial number with your guitar.   The neck route was professionally routed for the mini humbucker, and the pickguard is from a American Fender Hot Rod Telecaster.  There is full cloth wiring on the CTS pots, an upgraded USA Switchcraft output jack, and a real 1960s Sprague capacitor, but one of the best features is a period correct serial number stamped on the USA Fender Pat. Pend. bridge and brass saddles.   It comes complete with a Fender tweed case, as well as the case candy, the the original Esquire pickguard, a black 3 ply pickguard in relic condition if you want to use a single coil down the road and a Fender strap.   While it's a relic, it was created to look this way and there are no issues. It's better than the day it left the Fender factory.  It looks, sounds and plays better and you get all the vintage guitar you want without the vintage price tag.    Shipping to AK, HI and PR is 25.00 more. Model: TimeWarp 51 Esquire (TW51e) SN: MZ4109816 Weight: 7  lbs, 10 oz Neck Profile: Full U   PaymentI accept Paypal.  If you do not have a Paypal account, I am able to bill you through Paypal, and you can pay with your credit card.  Immediate payment is appreciated, since I like to ship fast.  I don't don't mess around.  You get the payment made, I get your part out within 1 day (unless you ask us to hold to combine it with other items you are bidding on). If you can't make immediate payment, just contact me to let us know when payment will be made.  Please know that payment is due within 2 days of the auction ending.  If payment isn't made the item may be relisted or offered to the next high bidder unless other arraignments have been made. ShippingShipping guitars and guitar cases to HI, AK and PR will be 15 dollars more than the listed shipping price.  Please wait for the invoice before paying. If you are watching other items and would like to combine the items to save on shipping, please let me know and I'll make sure that if the items can fit safely in the same box, they will go together and the shipping price will be adjusted. Insurance and tracking is included with the shipping price. For international buyers, I do not use eBay's Global Shipping Program and we do not advertise the contents or the value of the package on the label.  Too many things have been stolen over the years.  All items will be listed as a "used part for repair." Shipping to BRAZIL is more expensive, as I have to use a different insurance company and shipping program outside of eBay's in order to insure the package, so please contact me if you have any questions. Terms of SaleI'd ratehr not take returns for items that are not defective or other than described.  I am not a big store, but a player, builder and seller who is not able to absorb the cost of a change of mind.  I list accurately and sell fairly.  My items will be as good or better than described.  On the off chance there is a problem with an item, contact me directly.  I'm a good guy, I'm honest, and I buy here, too.  I will work it out with you.  Thank you for your business and your understanding.  Let's stay geeked about guitars!About UsFendergeek62 is a one guy dedicated to helping you create the best possible guitar, and I never mind taking the time to offer a little help.  I offer expert advice and I am able to help in many aspects of your build. I am a player and builder and know what goes into a good guitar and how to make them great.  I  do what I do because I love Fender guitars, and want to pass that passion on to you. While I are geeked about all things Fender, I am not affiliated with Fender in any way.  The Fender name, as well as Strat Stratocaster, Tele, Telecaster and other names for their great guitars and products are the property of Fender and are used solely to describe them.  Contact UsYou can contact me through ebay and I will get back to you as soon as possible.